Smolan Elevator

Smolan Elevator

by | Jan 8, 2008 | Kansas, Mills & Elevators, Small Towns

I’ve never come across an elevator quite like this one. Perhaps it’s part of the “head house” at the top of the elevator. Or maybe it’s just a safe getaway for a weekend poker game. I worked the scales in a head house at one time....
The Sunflower In – west wall

The Sunflower In – west wall

by | Nov 21, 2007 | Kansas, Small Towns

Melvern, Kansas The Sunflower In leaves one with a mix of feelings. The aging environment feels like a homey refuge. There’s a charm that pulled me in and held me as I visited with the owner of the store. It all felt so real and human. Smaller than most living...
Jelly Beans

Jelly Beans

by | Nov 17, 2007 | Kansas, Small Towns

Off to the edges of a tiny store in Melvern, Kansas, the Sunflower In, jelly beans in a coin operated dispenser catch a shaft of sunlight.
Wilson Elevator Complex

Wilson Elevator Complex

by | Sep 9, 2007 | Industry, Kansas, Small Towns

Wilson, Kansas – Photographed in July of 2006 This image might look familiar. It’s from the previous photo journal, Postcards from Kansas. I’m going to start importing the best of that collection into this gallery, then turn off Postcards. I’d...